Transforming Bar/Bat Mitzvah from a singular performance into authentic preparation for Jewish adulthood presents a critical challenge for modern Jewish education. Temple Emanu-El in Providence, Rhode Island developed an innovative solution through a comprehensive program built on individualized, experiential learning. Students navigated 32 color-coded project cards across four domains: cognitive learning, rituals and life cycle events, synagogue participation, and Jewish community engagement. The 14-month to two-year curriculum replaced traditional grading with voluntary participation, family involvement, and mentorship relationships. Students engaged in hands-on Jewish living through religious service attendance, mitzvot performance, community leader interactions, and family genealogy exploration. Data collected through written reflections, attendance records, and alumni feedback revealed exceptional participation rates (49 of 51 eligible students in year one, 36 of 37 in year two) and substantive outcomes including increased synagogue attendance, enhanced Jewish identity development, and strengthened community connections. By emphasizing behavioral aspects of Jewish adulthood rather than ceremonial performance, the program successfully cultivated "functional Jews." The results demonstrate that informal, experiential education combined with family engagement and community mentorship effectively prepares adolescents for meaningful Jewish adult participation, suggesting that reimagining Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation as comprehensive Jewish education strengthens both individual identity formation and community continuity.